Parish Council meeting minutes – 18th April 2023

Date:

Tuesday 18^th April 2023

Time:                                    7.00pm

Place:

Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall

Present:

 Cllr Tony Durrant (Chair)

Cllr Chris Tomblin

Cllr Chris Flooks

Cllr Liz Capel

Cllr Malcolm Bell

Cllr Steve Day

Cllr Colin Shimell

Cllr Keith Oborn

In attendance:

Maxta Thomas (Clerk)

5 members of the public

Cllr Rhydian Vaughan (County)

Cllr Nick Robinson (Borough)

Apologies:

1

Apologies for Absence

As listed above.

2

Casual Vacancy – Co-option of a new Councillor

A vote was held to co-opt a new Councillor to the Parish Council.  There were 2 candidates, Mr Alan Munday and Mr Stuart Selkirk.  After a statement was read by the Clerk on behalf of Mr Selkirk, who was unable to attend, and some discussion, a vote was held and Mr Alan Munday was majority elected ( 2 abstentions) to Bramley Parish Council.  He duly signed his Acceptance of Office form, and took his place on the Council.  The Clerk will maintain contact with Mr Selkirk.

Clerk

3

Declarations of Interest

·         Cllr Tomblin declared an interest in item 10.1, due to his position on the BDBC Development Control Committee.  He took no part in votes on planning applications.

·         Cllr Oborn declared an interest in item 10.1, and took no part in the vote on this planning application.

·         Cllr Day declared an interest in item 13.2, and took no part in the vote for that item.

4

Minutes of the Last Parish Council Meeting

4.1

The minutes of the full council meeting on 20^th March were unanimously agreed as being a true record of the meeting.  CT prop, CS seconded, unanimously agreed.

The Chairman duly signed the minutes of the meeting. 

4.2

Matters arising

·         Meeting with Facebook community page administrator – After initial contact, Cllr Durrant is still awaiting possible dates from the administrator for a meeting.  It was unanimously agreed not to follow the matter up. 

·         Replacement tree near the Granary  – this needs to be added to the action list.

Clerk

5

Open Forum

In a change to the usual forum, Cllr Durrant asked members of the public to submit any questions they might have ahead of each agenda item.

6

County Councillor Report – see appendix A. 

·         Cllr Vaughan noted that the Bramley Village sign coming in from Sherfield needs to be cleaned, as does the traffic island by the Church.  The Clerk noted that this is also true of the traffic island near Forge Field.  Clerk to contact Lengthsman.

·         Potholes – Cllr Durrant asked if there was likely to be a set schedule for pothole repairs.  Cllr Vaughan replied that this does not appear to be the case.  However, they are set to be tackled in the next few months.  Cllr Tomblin asked about the erosion of sides of roads (haunches) – do surveyors pick up on whole lengths of road where this is the case?  Cllr Vaughan acknowledged that this almost a bigger problem than potholes.  He recommended talking about ‘haunches’ when reporting such issues. 

·         Cllr Flooks noted that the Government are talking about charging utility companies for digging up the road.  Cllr Vaughan stated that a bulletin from HCC is coming out about this. 

·         Cllr Bell enquired about how many claims have been made against HCC for damage due to potholes.  Cllr Vaughan responded that there have been a  lot, but not all have been upheld.

Clerk

7

Borough Councillor Report – Cllr Tomblin and Cllr Robinson gave a verbal report.

·         Energy Bills Support Scheme for residents – residents of Basingstoke and Deane without a direct relationship with a domestic electricity supplier can now access £400 to support household bills, through government support delivered by the council.  This will benefit residents that live in care facilities or sheltered accommodation that are partly or fully self-funded, residents of park homes, houseboats or caravans and tenants that pay their landlord for energy through a commercial supply.

A further £200 is available for those using fuels like biomass or heating oil to heat their homes.  Most households eligible for this additional payment will receive it automatically, but if necessary households can apply online. Further information including eligibility criteria is available on the council website at www.basingstoke.gov.uk/ctax-energy-rebate  

·         Cost of Living assistance for residents – over 1,500 households in the borough have benefited from the £1 million fund designed to support residents with the increasing cost of living.  Since July 2022 £996,425 has been paid out, with the final applications being processed.

Additional assistance is available through Citizens Advice which was awarded £55,000 in order to support the borough’s residents with the cost of living.

Assistance is still available to residents who are struggling. You can find links to local, regional and national support with a wide range of resources at www.basingstoke.gov

·         Down Grange sports complex – the second phase of work on the track at Down Grange has now been completed, which includes the installation of a new spectator stand and officials’ building. 

·         Councillor Community Grants Scheme – community organisations across the borough have benefited from £70,000 of funding thanks to council’s Councillor Community Grants Scheme. 

·         The Anvil & The Haymarket – a multi-million pound package of refurbishment work for The Anvil and The Haymarket has been agreed to ensure that two of the borough’s key cultural buildings are fit for the future. BDBC has agreed to fund over £2.9 million of refurbishment work for The Anvil concert hall and The Haymarket theatre, which it owns. 

·         New team to help the Borough go green – Carbon-busting specialists will be taking to the streets of the borough under a new initiative to support people and businesses to take more action on climate change.

One of the first of its kind in the country, the green team is being created by the council to help communities and companies to cut their emissions and play their part in achieving a net zero carbon borough by 2030.Once established in the summer, the six-strong green team will regularly attend events and go door to door as they help local people and small to medium-sized businesses to cut their carbon footprints and make changes to be more sustainable. This includes by providing advice on topics such as saving energy, cutting emissions from transport, improving the natural environment and reducing, reusing and recycling waste.

The team members will also help people to apply for grant funding to make their homes more energy efficient, with these measures cutting emissions while also helping to save families money and tackle fuel poverty. Applications for the six team members are set to open in April, with roles including four energy and sustainability advisors to provide general support and advice, a domestic energy assessor to evaluate how people’s homes could be made more energy efficient and a team leader to coordinate the work of the team.

·         Tadley swimming pool is closed for floor repairs.

·         Election purdah now on until after the elections. 

·         Photo ID will be required for voting at polling stations.  For more information see www.basingstoke.gov.uk/voter-id

8

Parish Environment

8.1

Air Quality monitor – future – Cllr Durrant enquired whether councillors wish to continue with AQ monitor, or consider selling or hiring it out. 

Cllrs noted that the school would be a good location, although a possible siting has not been surveyed as yet.  Permission would be required from the pole owner, whether it be BT or SSE. 

Cllr Durrant suggested wating until the trees are in full foliage, so that the sunny spots can be identified.  Cllr Oborn suggested a SW aspect near the school entrance. 

The Clerk noted that the licence for the data for the coming year is due for renewal.  Cllr Durrant proposed renewing, unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward.

Cllr Tomblin volunteered to look at data. 

Clerk

Cllr Tomblin

8.2

Coronation Commemoration – the Clerk confirmed that Sherfield Parish Council had already ordered mugs for the children Sherfield at the time of the last Bramley PC meeting.

Cllr Day has spoken to the school, who would support giving the children at the school mugs, but it would have to be all children, including those out of parish.  There are 430 on the roll at present.  At an average price per mug, this would be over £2500. 

The Clerk has distributed details on commemorative plaques that can be attached to PC noticeboards for councillors consideration. 

Cllr Durrant noted previous ideas for a commemorative monument to be placed at the triangle at Minchens Lane. 

Cllr Shimell suggested a plaque for the Village Hall, which could be added to in later years.  It was further suggested that multiple plaques could be purchased for all the community halls and the school. 

Cllr Tomblin proposed up to 4 plaques, Cllr Capel seconded, majority agreed (Cllr Bell against).  £2500 spend limit.  Clerk to take forward.  Cllr Durrant suggested that if plaques are unworkable then mugs should be investigated.  This was agreed. 

Clerk

8.3

Community Engagement – Cllr Durrant observed that some fresh community engagement ideas would be welcome.  He asked if the PC should consider returning to distributing a 2 or 3 times a year newsletter to all households.  It was noted that distribution was the key issue, rather than the production.  It could be distributed via the parish magazine distribution, although the PC already publishes monthly in the magazine.  Cllr Shimell suggested a quarterly enhanced page or two in the magazine, or even an insert to highlight the newsletter.  However, this will not cover Vyne Park – a letter drop for Vyne Park would be required. 

Cllr Durrant stated that one of the purposes of such a newsletter would be to let residents know how the PC works, as well as what the PC is  doing.

Cllr Durrant noted that the PC is highlighting its own website and Facebook page.  Other pages will be used for short headline messages, directing users to PC pages and website. 

The Clerk suggested regular online surveys as some other councils do, which would get a two way engagement going.  Councillors felt that this was worth exploring. 

A resident suggested liaising with the school and putting something in their regular emails to parents about the PC website.  It was agreed that this could be explored. 

Cllr Durrant noted that ideas for youth engagement would also be welcome.

It was agreed to explore these avenues and others in the future, with the upcoming APM being viewed as an opportunity as an engagement event. 

Cllr Tomblin suggested a stand at the village fete. 

Agenda for May meeting.

Clerk

8.4

Possible adoption of Park at Kirby Drive – Cllr Durrant noted the recent communication from a resident, outlining issues with noise from dogs barking from people using the park for dog walking, and issues with out of control dogs in the proximity of the Children’s play area.  The resident has requested that Bramley PC consider adopting the green space.  The resident noted that the area was designed as a kick about area, but since it was fenced off it has become more of a dog walking park.  It is known that the space is used by professional dog walkers.  It was noted that Taylor Wimpey is currently responsible for the land. 

Cllr Durrant stated that management of the area would not sit easily within the PC remit.  Adoption plans for the area do not seem to be moving forward swiftly.  He noted that the PC could liaise with Taylor Wimpey about setting aside a different area nearby specifically for dog walking, thereby freeing up this green space to be what was intended.  However, it was noted that this has turned into a small meadow. 

Ward Councillors could contact BDBC dog wardens to monitor the area.  However, the space is not really managed over and above some grass cutting. 

Cllr Durrant observed that the big issue would be policing the area, which is not within the PC’s remit to do. 

Cllrs Tomblin and Robinson to take forward with BDBC.  Clerk to contact Taylor Wimpey to open a discussion on the issue. 

Ward Cllrs

Clerk

9

Clerk’s report & Administration

9.1

Parish magazine article – the next issue will be the June issue, and Cllr Tomblin will write the article.  The deadline is 15^th May 2023. 

Cllr Tomblin

9.2

Litter Warden pay increase – the Clerk noted that the National Living Wage has now increased, and that the grant from BDBC for the Litter Warden will also rise accordingly.  Cllr Durrant proposed that the Litter Warden’s salary be increased in line with the National Living Wage, backdated to April 2023.  This was unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward.

Clerk

9.3

Migration of PC website to CloudNext – the Clerk noted two recent incidents of the Parish Council website being hacked, the most recent occurring in the last week.  It is clear that security arrangements need to be tightened.  The website supplier, Eyelid Communications, has recommended that the website hosting be migrated from Easyspace to CloudNext.  CloudNext has tighter security arrangements and better backup procedures, and are significantly less expensive that Easyspace, with the yearly fee being £99 vs the current £324.  The Clerk has researched CloudNext, and concurs with Eyelid’s recommendation.  The one off migration fee is £200.

Cllr Tomblin proposed migrating to CloudNext, Cllr Shimell seconded, unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward. 

Clerk

9.4

Annual Audit 2022-23 – the Clerk confirmed that annual internal audit has now taken place.

         i.            Review of internal audit – the internal auditor stated that the records of the Council were in extremely good order, and had just three comments:

a.       Grant application process – the auditor checked this carefully following minutes issues during the year, and concluded that the form and process are fully compliant with the requirements.

b.       CIL reserves – it was noted that Council reserves include significant CIL funds, but that precepted reserves of the Council are well within the guidance range.

c.       Website backups – the recent website issues were noted, and the auditor recommended that hard drive copies of all website pages and documents should be kept in case of system failures.  The website management is under review at present, and this will form part of the solution.

       ii.            Annual Governance Statement – this has been distributed to all councillors for review.  Cllr Durrant proposed that the Annual Governance Statement be approved and signed, Cllr Oborn seconded, unanimously agreed.  The Governance Statement for 2022-23 was duly signed.  Clerk to take forward. 

     iii.            Annual Financial Statement – this has been distributed to all councillors for review.  Cllr Shimell proposed that the Annual Financial Statement be approved and signed, Cllr Capel seconded, unanimously agreed.  The Financial Statement for 2022-23 was duly signed.  Clerk to take forward.

Clerk

10

Planning (see Appendix C)

10.1

New Applications 

23/00781/HSE – Cufaude Courtyard The Stables Cufaude Lane Bramley

Installation of 8 solar panels on car port roof situated on the property front garden

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process. 

Clerk

10.2

Planning Committee Report

Cllr Flooks summarised the Planning Committee meeting minutes (see appendix B).

Cllr Tomblin stated that the Locksbridge Farm application (23/00751/ROC) is being treated as a brand new application. 

Cllr Tomblin further noted that the next Development Control meeting is on 10^th May, and that the Bramley Garage application (22/00744/FUL) is on the agenda, with a recommendation for approval.  6 houses on land adjacent to the surgery (22/03067/FUL) is also on the agenda, and is also recommended for approval by officers.  Site visits will be on 2^nd May.  Cllr Flooks to speak on behalf of the PC at the Committee meeting.   

Cllr Flooks

11

Reports

11.1

Allotments & Burial Ground

         i.            St James Park allotments update – the topsoil is now in place, and the lease should be ready imminently.  The Bramley PC contractor is on standby to access the site and carry out the final works this week and next.  At present, it is hoped that tenants can take up their allotments on 1^st May.  Cllr Shimell recommended that, due to the delay, allotment rents until the new year should be waived, although deposits will still be chargeable.  This was unanimously agreed.  An opening event will be explored. 

11.2

Village Hall Trust – see appendix A. 

·         It is likely that a grant request will be submitted soon for funding towards replacement of one of the kitchens.

·         Main Hall floor to be replaced this summer.

11.3

Clift Meadow Trust – see appendix A.  Cllr Capel gave a verbal update.

·         CMT are looking at different ways of stopping footballs being kicked against the walls of the buildings.  It looks as though a kick wall will not be viable. 

11.4

Police & Neighbourhood Watch – see appendix A.

11.5

Highways & Footpaths – see appendix A. 

The Clerk noted that the fence by the layby at the Crescent has finally been repaired. 

The pinch point bollards near Strawberry Fields have now been replaced.  However, bollards are missing at the pinch points by Ringshall Gardens.  The Clerk will report these.

Clerk

11.6

Chairman’s Report

Stocks Farm – ward councillors have asked officers for a planning and legal officer view as to whether a judicial review is viable.  If not, there will be a large amount of CIL money to come from the development.  Therefore, Cllr Durrant invited ideas for infrastructure projects over the next few years. 

Also noted FoI request in to HCC for County held s.106 funding.  Clerk to email everyone asking for ideas. 

Clerk

12

Consultation documents requiring consideration

None.

13

Grant Applications

13.1

Bramley PPG Craft Group – startup funding of £432 for hall hire for the year has been agreed.  However, the only hall available is Brocas Hall, which will take longer to set up due to the heaviness of the tables, and longer to clear up as there is no dishwasher.  This will amount to approximately 30-45 minutes extra, so funding for an extra hour for each session has been requested.  This would cost £10 per session, or an extra £120 on the year.

Cllr Tomblin proposed giving the grant, Cllr Shimell seconded, unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward.

Clerk

13.2

Coronation Flower display – the Church Flower team has submitted a grant request of £200 towards a commemorative flower display in and around St James Church, will be open to all in Bramley and the surrounding area.  The Church Flower team is an independent voluntary group. 

Cllr Shimell proposed giving the grant, Cllr Tomblin seconded, unanimously agreed.  Clerk to take forward. 

Clerk

14

Finance

14.1

Approval of payments (see appendix C) – the Clerk has circulated the list of payments for approval.  Cllr Capel proposed and Cllr Flooks seconded that the April payments be approved.  Unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process. 

Clerk

14.2

Receipts – the receipts were noted.  The Clerk noted that the VAT claim for quarter 4 of 2022-23 has been submitted, and is for £276.

15

Date of Next meeting

The next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 23^rd May 2023, with Planning Committee on Tuesday 9^th May 2023.  The Annual Parish Meeting has been postponed to early June, date to be confirmed. 

16

Resolution to exclude press and public from items that may require discussion of possible legal and financial proceedings 

None.

17

Confidential Items

None.

The meeting closed at 9.32pm

Date:

11^th April 2023

Time:    7.00pm

Place:

Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall

Present:

Cllr Chris Flooks (Chair)

Cllr Malcolm Bell

Cllr Keith Oborn

Cllr Chris Tomblin

In attendance:

Maxta Thomas (Clerk)

0 members of the public

Apologies:

1

Apologies for Absence

As listed above. 

2

Declarations of Interest

Cllr Tomblin declared an interest in all new planning applications due to his position on the Borough Council Development Control Committee.  He took no part in any vote on planning applications.

3

Minutes of the Last Planning Committee Meeting

3.1

The minutes of the meeting held on 13^th December 2022 were unanimously agreed to be a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman.

3.2

Matters arising

None.

4

Planning & Development

4.1

New Applications

a.

T/00092/23/TPO – Land To The Rear Of 52 Strawberry Fields And Bramley CofE Primary School Bramley Lane Bramley

2 Oak trees: Prune

·         Defer to tree officer unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

b.

23/00583/HSE – 8 Sims Close Bramley

Garage conversion

·         Parking does appear to be very tight.  However, no objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

c.

23/00658/RES – Land Adjacent The Street Bramley

Reserved matters application for the erection of 4 dwellings including appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (pursuant to outline planning application 20/01097/OUT)

·         No barn hipping on any of the dwellings.  NDP states that this would be preferable.

·         Would like to see an eco-heating system.

·         Bramley PC has concerns about the access arrangements, which will tangle with the exit from Cufaude Lane.

·         Sewerage and drainage arrangements need to be looked at very carefully given the ongoing issues with sewerage in Bramley.  Planners should take note of the Stocks Farm grampian conditions.   

·         Blue/black slate tiles on plots 3 and 4 are not in keeping with Bramley NDP.  The site is adjacent to the conservation area, so this is particularly important. 

·         Objections as above unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

d.

23/00690/FUL – Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley

Conversion of an existing barn into a residential dwelling

·         The site is outside the Settlement Policy Boundary, and is in the countryside. 

·         There is no mention of foul water arrangements, which for Bramley is particularly important given the ongoing sewerage issues.

·         Members would like to request a condition that all delivery vehicles are accommodated on site as there is no room for parking on Cufaude Lane.

·         Members are concerned that road and access are not suitable for construction material deliveries. 

·         This development would not be a contribution to the housing shortfall.

·         Objections unanimously agreed as above.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

e.

23/00751/ROC – Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley

Variation of Condition 1 of 21/00521/FUL – Erection of 1no. dwelling and associated parking – Increased Gnd and 1st Floor area and addition of carport

·         These proposals will make the proposed dwelling even more intrusive than it already is. 

·         The move of the whole dwelling within the site will have a detrimental effect on the neighbouring property, Ridgewell, which was already going to be severely impacted by the original proposals. 

·         Members stated that this should be a new application due to the change in size and positioning, and the addition of a car port.

·         Objections as outlined above unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process. 

Clerk

f.

23/00739/HSE – Cedarwood Silchester Road Bramley

Garage conversion

·         Members would like to request the removal of residential rights if the application is granted.

·         Otherwise no objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

g.

23/00741/HSE – Olivers Farm Olivers Lane Bramley

Conversion of loft to create additional living space, including creation of 2 no. dormers, interior alterations and addition of window to rear elevation

·         No objection unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

h.

23/00780/FUL – Cedarwood Silchester Road Bramley

Erection of 1 no. 4 bed dwelling and detached garage including associated landscaping and access following demolition of existing stables/home office

·         New plans represent a significant increase in size on previous permissions.

·         The proposals are overdevelopment of the site.

·         There is concern that the proposed dwelling is not far enough away from the tree canopy, and is less than the recommended 20 metres.

·         The height has increased significantly on the previously agreed plans – 1.6m higher. 

·         There will be sewerage issues as per other planning applications. 

·         Objections as outlined above unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

i.

23/00793/OHL – Land At Cufaude Lane 465001 157116 Cufaude Lane Bramley

Upgrade of 13 spans of HV overhead line

·         No comment unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

j.

Any other new applications

23/00757/HSE – 19 St James Close Bramley

Conversion of half of the garage

·         There is no side view or layout in the plans.

·         Parking is problematic – you can park two cars, but it would be very tight.

·         No objection, but comments unanimously agreed.  Clerk to process.

Clerk

4.2

Approvals/Refusals/Pending (see appendix A)

These were noted. 

5.

Planning Appeals

a.

21/03758/OUT – Land At Stocks Farm The Street – Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except for access) for the demolition of one dwelling and erection of up to 140 dwellings and a community building of up to 250sqm under Use Class E, together with sports and leisure facilities.

Planning Inspectorate reference APP/H1705/W/22/3302752

·         The Planning Inspector has allowed this appeal.  The primary overriding factor in this decision seems to have been the lack of 5 year housing land supply at Borough Council level.  Any adverse impact the development might have is overridden by the 5 year housing land supply.

6.

Water Issues

Cllrs Bell and Flooks have recently met with Thames Water.   Thames Water have decided on a solution, but it has not gone out to tender as yet, and the project has not yet been signed off to go ahead.  The engineer will pass on a work schedule to Bramley PC when it is available.  Work not likely to start for 18 months to 2 years minimum. 

7.

Minchens Lane s.106 issues

Clift Meadow lighting – the lights installed in September are still not operational, despite almost weekly chasing by the Clerk.  The last communication from Persimmon on 5^th April was that they have instructed a new contractor to resolve the issue with the solar powered lights, and that they will let the PC know when the contractor expects to have the lights operational.  The Clerk will continue to chase.

St James Park Allotments lease – the final work is now complete, and the finalisation of the lease is awaiting.  The Clerk is chasing hard for this.  Bramley PC’s contractor is on standby to complete the remaining work as soon as the lease is complete.

Clerk

8.

Local Plan Update

No update at present. 

9.

Neighbourhood Plan

No update at present. 

10.

Date of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 9^th May 2023, to be held at the Bramley Room at Bramley Village Hall.

Meeting closed at 8.25pm.

1.        

22/03376/FUL – Meadow View Sherfield Road Bramley

Erection of two blocks of flats (4 no. flats per block) following the demolition of existing detached bungalow.

Refused

Objection

2.        

T/00551/22/TPO – 4 Churchlands Bramley

Tree works to include pruning and felling

Granted

Defer to tree officer

3.        

T/00552/22/TPO – Middle Farm Cottage The Street Bramley

T12 – Oak (T19 of TPO TTP/BDB/0130)

Crown clean removing any dead dangerous or broken / hanging / dysfunctional branches back to healthy growth.

Reason: To avoid branches falling and address a foreseeable health and safety concern

Granted

Defer to tree officer

4.        

T/00013/23/TCA – 34 Farriers Close Bramley

G1 – A mixture of species including Hazel (To be Coppiced) and Ash (To be Felled) located behind properties 34, 35 and 36. These are council owned tree that overhang the properties gardens.

Application Withdrawn

Defer to tree officer

5.        

23/00049/FUL – York Cottage Silchester Road Bramley

Erection of a single storey dwelling

Granted

Objection

6.        

T/00026/23/TCA – Hafod The Street Bramley

Tree 1: crown reduce and reshape as per photograph

Raise no objection

Defer to tree officer

7.        

T/00032/23/TCA – Honey Farm Vyne Road Bramley

·         T1 (apple tree): Crown thin and reshape crown, removing watershoots (see photo attached) as part of routine maintenance and to keep the fruit within reach

·         T2 (crab apple): Crown reduction/reshape to crab apple (see photo) as part of routine maintenance and to keep the fruit within reach

·         T3: (cherry tree): Remove crown of cherry tree to just above main union (see photo) in order to cause epicormic regrowth in the lower stem with the aim of making use of the fruit (which is currently out of reach)

·         T4 & T5 (greengage): Reduce height of 2x greengage by 1-2m (see photo) as part of routine maintenance to maintain at manageable height

·         G6 (hazel): Coppice approximately 20 hazel stools scattered around the property to roughly 30cm above ground level

T7 (holly): Reduce height of holly tree by approximately 2m and trim remainder into rounded shape as part of routine maintenance to reduce overhang over the roof of the outbuilding

Raise no objection

Defer to tree officer

8.        

23/00176/HSE – 2 Minerva Road Bramley

Erection of a single storey rear extension

Granted

No objection

9.        

23/00192/HSE – 2 Consort Drive Bramley

Single storey rear extension and First floor side extension over attached garage

Granted

No objection

10.    

23/00283/HSE – Renaire Coopers Lane Bramley

Erection of a single storey rear and side extension

Granted

Objection

1.        

T/00583/20/TPO – Middle Farm The Street Bramley

T1, T2, T3 – Western Red Cedars: prune.

Defer to tree officer

2.        

20/03204/VLA – Land At Minchens Lane Bramley

Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 14/01075/OUT to enable the transfer of the Equipped play area, northern kick about and southern kick about areas to the existing management company instead of the Parish Council

No comment as PC has interest in application

3.        

22/01703/VLA – Land At The Street The Street Bramley

Variation of section 106 agreement attached to 15/02682/OUT to insert mortgagee in possession clause

No comment

4.        

22/03067/FUL – Land Adjoining Clift Surgery Minchens Lane Bramley

Formation of highway access and erection of 2no two-bed; 3no three-bed; and 1no four-bed houses with garaging, carports, landscaping and associated works

Objection

5.        

22/03076/LDPO – Land Known As Plot 4 Cufaude Lane Bramley

Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of an area of established hardstanding. This is shown on the Block Diagram.

An access has been established to Cufuade Road. This is shown on the Block Plan.

The works took place in about 2017.

The access has been identified as being safe and does not increase flood risk. The hardstanding is not and has not been used residentially, and is semi permeable

Objection

6.        

22/03224/ROC – Land At Silchester Road Silchester Road Bramley

Variation of condition 1 of 20/00319/FUL to make design changes required for ease of maintenance and build costs associated with affordable units and other design changes

Objection

7.        

22/03407/OHL – Land At Upper Cufaude Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley

Replacement of electricity poles

No objection

8.        

22/00744/FUL – Bramley Garage Sherfield Road Bramley

Demolition of existing garage and bakery buildings, erection of two buildings comprising a Class E commercial unit and 9 residential flats, change of use of land to residential use associated with Spring Fields, change of use of parts of residential curtilage of Spring Fields to form part of new development, associated car parking, servicing and landscaping.

Objection

9.        

23/00063/ROC – Land At Latchmere Green Ash Lane Latchmere Green Little London

Variation of condition 1 of 21/01147/FUL to amend drawing numbers to allow for change in design and alterations to front porch, additional rooflights and adjustment to elevational window locations

No objection

10.    

23/00279/FUL – Land At Bramley Corner House Bramley Corner Bramley

Erection of a lifetime home and garage

No objection, comments